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1954 Map of Hawaii North
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1954 Map of Hawaii North

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa dominate the center of this mid-century survey of Hawaii County, revealing a landscape defined by volcanic activity and agricultural industry. The map meticulously traces historical lava flows, including the Lava flow of 1881 and the Lava flow of 1855, which approach the coastal hub of Hilo. Along the windward coast, a dense network of sugar industry landmarks appears, such as the Olaa Plantation Mill, Pacific Sugar Mill, and Honokaa Sugar Mill. Transportation patterns are in a state of transition, with the Hawaii Consolidated Railway marked as abandoned, while the Saddle Road and Mamalahoa Highway provide primary inland access. From the northern tip at Upolu Point Airport to the southern reaches of Hawaii National Park, this sheet documents the settlements of Hawi, Honokaa, and Kurtistown before the significant modern expansion of the islands.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:250,000
Physical Dimensions27.5 x 21.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain